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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,473.39 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,473.39 and 251.90 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,473.39 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,473.39 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,473.39 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 371,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,139.57/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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