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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 376.97 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 376.97 and 205.96 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 376.97 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/376.97 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 376.97 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 77,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,638.86/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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