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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.16 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.16 and 251.91 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.16 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.16 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.16 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 88,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964.54/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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