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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 374.15 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 374.15 and 247.98 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 374.15 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/374.15 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 374.15 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 92,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,781.72/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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