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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 394.32 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 394.32 and 251.07 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 394.32 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/394.32 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 394.32 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 99,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,001.92/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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