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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.43 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.43 and 197.59 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.43 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.43 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.43 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 74,576.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,576.39/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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