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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 377.07 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 377.07 and 250.08 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 377.07 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/377.07 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 377.07 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 94,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,297.67/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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