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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 377.96 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 377.96 and 197.91 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 377.96 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/377.96 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 377.96 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 74,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,802.06/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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