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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 376.58 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 376.58 and 249.30 is: 374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 376.58 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/376.58 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 376.58 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 93,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,881.39/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.75

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