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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,301.99 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,301.99 and 251.92 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,301.99 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,301.99 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,301.99 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 327,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,998.63/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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