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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.58 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.58 and 191.04 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.58 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.58 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.58 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 72,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,132.88/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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