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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 377.22 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 377.22 and 242.94 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 377.22 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/377.22 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 377.22 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 91,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,641.83/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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