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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.51 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.51 and 247.05 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.51 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.51 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.51 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 94,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252.05/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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