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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 347.58 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 347.58 and 186.42 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 347.58 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/347.58 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 347.58 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 64,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,795.86/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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