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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 379.61 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 379.61 and 250.11 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 379.61 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/379.61 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 379.61 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 94,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,944.26/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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