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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 394.25 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 394.25 and 251.62 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 394.25 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/394.25 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 394.25 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 99,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,202.57/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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