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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.46 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.46 and 242.73 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.46 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.46 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.46 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 91,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,620.87/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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