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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 374.63 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 374.63 and 250.40 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 374.63 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/374.63 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 374.63 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 93,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,807.35/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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