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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 382.70 and 251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 382.70 and 251.09 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 382.70 = 251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/382.70 = 251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 382.70 × 251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 96,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,092.14/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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