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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 390.90 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 390.90 and 251.97 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 390.90 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/390.90 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 390.90 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 98,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,495.07/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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