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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.37, 406.67 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.37, 406.67 and 251.02 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.37 : 406.67 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.37/406.67 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.37x = 406.67 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.37x = 102,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,079.01/295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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