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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 375.98 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 375.98 and 250.56 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 375.98 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/375.98 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 375.98 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 94,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,204.30/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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