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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 376.97 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 376.97 and 236.07 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 376.97 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/376.97 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 376.97 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 88,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,990.13/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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