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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.04 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.04 and 210.14 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.04 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.04 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.04 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 79,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,021.05/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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