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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 380.84 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 380.84 and 247.72 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 380.84 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/380.84 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 380.84 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 94,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,341.68/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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