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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 378.08 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 378.08 and 194.10 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 378.08 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/378.08 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 378.08 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 73,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,384.36/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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