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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 376.22 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 376.22 and 205.46 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 376.22 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/376.22 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 376.22 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 77,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,296.79/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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