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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 383.01 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 383.01 and 247.80 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 383.01 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/383.01 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 383.01 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 94,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,909.88/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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