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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 345.90 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 345.90 and 201.88 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 345.90 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/345.90 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 345.90 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 69,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,830.29/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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