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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.50 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.50 and 207.54 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.50 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.50 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.50 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 78,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138.81/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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