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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 347.00 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 347.00 and 207.33 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 347.00 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/347.00 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 347.00 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 71,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,942.47/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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