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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 352.20 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 352.20 and 251.40 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 352.20 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/352.20 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 352.20 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 88,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,543.08/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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