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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 395.28 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 395.28 and 251.70 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 395.28 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/395.28 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 395.28 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 99,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491.98/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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