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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 388.51 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 388.51 and 251.26 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 388.51 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/388.51 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 388.51 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 97,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,617.02/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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