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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 440.39 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 440.39 and 251.39 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 440.39 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/440.39 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 440.39 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 110,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,709.64/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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