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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 378.07 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 378.07 and 248.78 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 378.07 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/378.07 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 378.07 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 94,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,056.25/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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