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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 376.42 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 376.42 and 207.90 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 376.42 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/376.42 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 376.42 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 78,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,257.72/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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