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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.36 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.36 and 203.22 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.36 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.36 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.36 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 76,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,684.20/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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