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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 377.79 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 377.79 and 237.83 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 377.79 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/377.79 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 377.79 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 89,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,849.32/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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