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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.94 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.94 and 250.19 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.94 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.94 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.94 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 95,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,056.87/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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