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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 372.97 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 372.97 and 246.24 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 372.97 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/372.97 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 372.97 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 91,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,838.90/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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