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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 346.77 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 346.77 and 210.03 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 346.77 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/346.77 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 346.77 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 72,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,832.10/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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