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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.53, 453.74 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.53, 453.74 and 251.50 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.53 : 453.74 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.53/453.74 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.53x = 453.74 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.53x = 114,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,113.34/302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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