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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 378 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 378 and 203.65 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 378 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/378 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 378 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 76,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,979.70/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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