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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 347.10 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 347.10 and 188.64 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 347.10 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/347.10 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 347.10 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 65,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,476.94/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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