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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 376.94 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 376.94 and 244.13 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 376.94 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/376.94 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 376.94 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 92,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,021.14/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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