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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.20, 1,402.68 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.20, 1,402.68 and 251.20 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.20 : 1,402.68 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.20/1,402.68 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.20x = 1,402.68 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.20x = 352,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,353.22/935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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