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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.34, 1,351.85 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.34, 1,351.85 and 251.90 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.34 : 1,351.85 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.34/1,351.85 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.34x = 1,351.85 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.34x = 340,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,523.00/901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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