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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 376.94 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 376.94 and 208.16 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 376.94 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/376.94 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 376.94 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 78,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,462.71/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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