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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 381.32 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 381.32 and 242.87 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 381.32 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/381.32 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 381.32 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 92,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,609.50/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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