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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 346.72 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 346.72 and 204.71 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 346.72 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/346.72 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 346.72 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 70,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,977.05/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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