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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 402.96 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 402.96 and 251.32 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 402.96 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/402.96 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 402.96 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 101,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,271.91/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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