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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 332.10 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 332.10 and 251.10 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 332.10 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/332.10 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 332.10 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 83,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,390.31/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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