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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 378.12 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 378.12 and 250.04 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 378.12 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/378.12 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 378.12 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 94,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,545.12/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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