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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 379.25 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 379.25 and 246.68 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 379.25 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/379.25 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 379.25 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 93,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,553.39/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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