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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 375.19 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 375.19 and 247.72 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 375.19 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/375.19 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 375.19 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 92,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,940.51/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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