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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 375.90 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 375.90 and 217.54 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 375.90 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/375.90 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 375.90 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 81,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,773.29/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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