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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 375.39 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 375.39 and 245.88 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 375.39 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/375.39 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 375.39 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 92,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,300.89/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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