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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 379.95 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 379.95 and 251.89 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 379.95 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/379.95 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 379.95 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 95,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,705.61/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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