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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,351.54 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,351.54 and 251.89 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,351.54 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,351.54 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,351.54 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 340,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,439.41/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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