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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.45, 376.86 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.45, 376.86 and 205.88 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.45 : 376.86 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.45/376.86 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.45x = 376.86 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.45x = 77,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,587.94/251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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