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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 403.92 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 403.92 and 251.10 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 403.92 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/403.92 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 403.92 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 101,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,424.31/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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