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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 374.44 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 374.44 and 248.76 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 374.44 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/374.44 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 374.44 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 93,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,145.69/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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