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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 346.40 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 346.40 and 204.44 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 346.40 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/346.40 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 346.40 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 70,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818.02/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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