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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 381.51 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 381.51 and 247.59 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 381.51 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/381.51 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 381.51 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 94,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,458.06/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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