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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.71 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.71 and 240.73 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.71 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.71 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.71 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 90,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,685.40/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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