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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 375.75 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 375.75 and 248.10 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 375.75 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/375.75 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 375.75 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 93,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,223.58/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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