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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 381.87 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 381.87 and 241.26 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 381.87 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/381.87 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 381.87 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 92,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129.96/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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