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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 383.22 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 383.22 and 251.08 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 383.22 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/383.22 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 383.22 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 96,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,218.88/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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