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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.10 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.10 and 207.27 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.10 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.10 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.10 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 77,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,954.69/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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