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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 378.90 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 378.90 and 251.02 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 378.90 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/378.90 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 378.90 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 95,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,111.48/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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