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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 347.06 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 347.06 and 209.10 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 347.06 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/347.06 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 347.06 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 72,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,570.25/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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