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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.83, 377.27 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.83, 377.27 and 242.71 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.83 : 377.27 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.83/377.27 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.83x = 377.27 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.83x = 91,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,564.10/251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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