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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 375.64 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 375.64 and 241.87 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 375.64 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/375.64 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 375.64 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 90,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,856.05/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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