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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.19, 1,302.08 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.19, 1,302.08 and 251.73 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.19 : 1,302.08 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.19/1,302.08 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.19x = 1,302.08 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.19x = 327,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,772.60/868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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