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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 380.85 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 380.85 and 247.75 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 380.85 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/380.85 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 380.85 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 94,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353.00/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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