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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.45, 352.75 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.45, 352.75 and 251.45 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.45 : 352.75 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.45/352.75 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.45x = 352.75 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.45x = 88,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,698.99/251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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