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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 376.50 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 376.50 and 250.49 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 376.50 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/376.50 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 376.50 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 94,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,307.60/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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