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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.86, 1,255.06 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.86, 1,255.06 and 251.84 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.86 : 1,255.06 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.86/1,255.06 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.86x = 1,255.06 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.86x = 316,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,074.31/836.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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