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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.22 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.22 and 245.72 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.22 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.22 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.22 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 92,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,690.50/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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