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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 377.14 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 377.14 and 242.87 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 377.14 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/377.14 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 377.14 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 91,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,595.99/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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