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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.12 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.12 and 248.96 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.12 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.12 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.12 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 93,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,887.80/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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