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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 381.39 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 381.39 and 251.38 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 381.39 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/381.39 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 381.39 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 95,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,873.82/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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