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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 379.08 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 379.08 and 251.34 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 379.08 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/379.08 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 379.08 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 95,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,277.97/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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