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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 378.09 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 378.09 and 203.31 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 378.09 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/378.09 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 378.09 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 76,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,868.53/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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