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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.20 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.20 and 250.80 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.20 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.20 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.20 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 94,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,350.96/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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