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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 403.18 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 403.18 and 251.37 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 403.18 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/403.18 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 403.18 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 101,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,347.36/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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