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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 377.01 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 377.01 and 203.10 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 377.01 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/377.01 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 377.01 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 76,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,570.73/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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