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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.28 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.28 and 207.36 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.28 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.28 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.28 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 71,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804.62/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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