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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.14 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.14 and 209.79 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.14 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.14 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.14 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 72,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,616.71/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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