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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.15, 1,302.19 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.15, 1,302.19 and 251.84 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.15 : 1,302.19 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.15/1,302.19 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.15x = 1,302.19 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.15x = 327,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,946.79/868.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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