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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 373.03 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 373.03 and 247.59 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 373.03 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/373.03 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 373.03 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 92,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,357.88/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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