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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 378.25 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 378.25 and 250.86 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 378.25 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/378.25 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 378.25 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 94,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,890.00/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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