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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.85 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.85 and 210.20 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.85 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.85 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.85 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 79,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,213.76/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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