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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 378.71 and 251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 378.71 and 251.09 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 378.71 = 251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/378.71 = 251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 378.71 × 251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 95,089.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,089.04/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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