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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.17 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.17 and 191.22 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.17 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.17 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.17 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 72,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.45/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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