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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 377.60 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 377.60 and 186.68 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 377.60 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/377.60 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 377.60 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 70,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490.37/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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