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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 436.91 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 436.91 and 251.87 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 436.91 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/436.91 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 436.91 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 110,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,041.08/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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