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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,302.30 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,302.30 and 251.90 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,302.30 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,302.30 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,302.30 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 328,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,049.37/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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