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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 372.30 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 372.30 and 251.74 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 372.30 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/372.30 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 372.30 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 93,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722.80/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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