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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 376.19 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 376.19 and 207.66 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 376.19 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/376.19 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 376.19 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 78,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,118.58/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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