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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 407.91 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 407.91 and 251.91 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 407.91 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/407.91 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 407.91 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 102,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,756.61/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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