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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.73, 377.41 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.73, 377.41 and 250.02 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.73 : 377.41 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.73/377.41 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.73x = 377.41 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.73x = 94,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,360.05/252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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