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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 376.83 and 242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 376.83 and 242.00 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 376.83 = 242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/376.83 = 242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 376.83 × 242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 91,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,190.98/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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