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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,199.66 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,199.66 and 251.96 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,199.66 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,199.66 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,199.66 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 302,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,267.24/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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