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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 377.84 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 377.84 and 236.87 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 377.84 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/377.84 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 377.84 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 89,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,495.89/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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