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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 346.43 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 346.43 and 210.18 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 346.43 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/346.43 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 346.43 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 72,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,813.18/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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