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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 376.88 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 376.88 and 202.67 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 376.88 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/376.88 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 376.88 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 76,380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,380.79/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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