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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 375.95 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 375.95 and 245.43 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 375.95 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/375.95 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 375.95 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 92,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,270.02/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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