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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.32 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.32 and 239.56 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.32 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.32 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.32 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 90,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,390.78/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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