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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 346.17 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 346.17 and 207.03 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 346.17 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/346.17 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 346.17 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 71,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,667.58/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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