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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 347.08 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 347.08 and 207.45 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 347.08 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/347.08 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 347.08 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 72,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003.31/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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