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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 377.85 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 377.85 and 219.90 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 377.85 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/377.85 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 377.85 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 83,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,089.22/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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