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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 377.60 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 377.60 and 208.18 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 377.60 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/377.60 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 377.60 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 78,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,608.77/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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