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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 375.03 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 375.03 and 243.40 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 375.03 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/375.03 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 375.03 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 91,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,282.30/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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