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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 374.81 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 374.81 and 249.84 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 374.81 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/374.81 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 374.81 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 93,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,641.28/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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