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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.31, 375.77 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.31, 375.77 and 249.19 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.31 : 375.77 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.31/375.77 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.31x = 375.77 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.31x = 93,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,639.92/250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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