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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 378.76 and 206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 378.76 and 206.71 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 378.76 = 206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/378.76 = 206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 378.76 × 206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 78,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,293.48/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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