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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.94 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.94 and 245.13 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.94 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.94 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.94 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 92,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,644.43/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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