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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.19, 1,351.58 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.19, 1,351.58 and 251.93 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.19 : 1,351.58 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.19/1,351.58 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.19x = 1,351.58 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.19x = 340,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,495.53/901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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