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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 377.57 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 377.57 and 248.94 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 377.57 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/377.57 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 377.57 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 93,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,992.90/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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