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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 377.02 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 377.02 and 239.04 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 377.02 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/377.02 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 377.02 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 90,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122.86/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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