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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 378 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 378 and 194.59 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 378 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/378 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 378 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 73,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,553.37/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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