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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 381.19 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 381.19 and 247.38 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 381.19 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/381.19 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 381.19 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 94,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,298.78/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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