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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 459.62 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 459.62 and 251.64 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 459.62 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/459.62 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 459.62 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 115,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,658.78/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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