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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 376.98 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 376.98 and 208.49 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 376.98 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/376.98 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 376.98 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 78,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,594.68/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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