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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 373.64 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 373.64 and 246.29 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 373.64 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/373.64 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 373.64 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 92,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,020.70/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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