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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 377.04 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 377.04 and 241.06 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 377.04 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/377.04 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 377.04 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 90,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,888.57/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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