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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 374.67 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 374.67 and 248.43 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 374.67 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/374.67 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 374.67 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 93,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,079.27/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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