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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 406.79 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 406.79 and 251.10 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 406.79 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/406.79 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 406.79 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 102,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,144.66/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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