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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 346.91 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 346.91 and 207.34 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 346.91 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/346.91 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 346.91 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 71,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,928.32/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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