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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 376.11 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 376.11 and 253.71 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 376.11 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/376.11 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 376.11 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 95,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,422.87/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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