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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 379.70 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 379.70 and 251 is: 378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 379.70 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/379.70 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 379.70 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 95,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,304.70/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.69

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