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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 375.05 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 375.05 and 210.25 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 375.05 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/375.05 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 375.05 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 78,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,854.26/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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