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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 378.02 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 378.02 and 208.46 is: 313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 378.02 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/378.02 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 378.02 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 78,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,802.05/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.32

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