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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 374.63 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 374.63 and 240.93 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 374.63 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/374.63 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 374.63 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 90,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,258.40/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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