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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 362.52 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 362.52 and 251.40 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 362.52 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/362.52 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 362.52 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 91,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,137.53/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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