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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 377.51 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 377.51 and 205.79 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 377.51 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/377.51 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 377.51 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 77,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,684.87/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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