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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 376.30 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 376.30 and 250.22 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 376.30 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/376.30 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 376.30 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 94,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,157.79/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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