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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 379.09 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 379.09 and 250.97 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 379.09 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/379.09 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 379.09 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 95,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,140.22/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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