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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 377.36 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 377.36 and 187.00 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 377.36 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/377.36 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 377.36 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 70,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,564.90/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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