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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,351.74 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,351.74 and 251.90 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,351.74 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,351.74 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,351.74 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 340,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,503.31/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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