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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.19 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.19 and 242.82 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.19 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.19 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.19 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 91,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,589.28/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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