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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.05 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.05 and 251.39 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.05 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.05 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.05 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 111,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,878.89/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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