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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.18, 1,302.48 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.18, 1,302.48 and 251.86 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.18 : 1,302.48 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.18/1,302.48 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.18x = 1,302.48 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.18x = 328,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,042.61/868.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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