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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 378.98 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 378.98 and 250.50 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 378.98 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/378.98 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 378.98 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 94,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934.49/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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