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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 347.63 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 347.63 and 215.03 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 347.63 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/347.63 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 347.63 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 74,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,750.67/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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