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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 383.19 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 383.19 and 247.97 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 383.19 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/383.19 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 383.19 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 95,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,019.62/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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