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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 375.84 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 375.84 and 247.56 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 375.84 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/375.84 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 375.84 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 93,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,042.95/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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