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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 373.59 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 373.59 and 248.86 is: 371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 373.59 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/373.59 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 373.59 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 92,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,971.61/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.77

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