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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.56 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.56 and 238.75 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.56 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.56 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.56 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 90,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,141.80/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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