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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 378.74 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 378.74 and 250.74 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 378.74 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/378.74 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 378.74 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 94,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,965.27/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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