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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 381.02 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 381.02 and 251.85 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 381.02 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/381.02 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 381.02 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 95,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,959.89/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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