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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 449.42 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 449.42 and 251.56 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 449.42 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/449.42 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 449.42 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 113,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,056.10/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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