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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 377.13 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 377.13 and 246.90 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 377.13 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/377.13 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 377.13 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 93,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,113.40/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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