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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 345.99 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 345.99 and 204.30 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 345.99 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/345.99 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 345.99 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 70,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,684.03/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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