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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 376.72 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 376.72 and 244.62 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 376.72 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/376.72 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 376.72 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 92,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,153.25/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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