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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.19 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.19 and 208.35 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.19 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.19 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.19 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 78,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,587.54/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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