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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,302.20 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,302.20 and 251.90 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,302.20 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,302.20 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,302.20 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 328,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,016.41/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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