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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 373.56 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 373.56 and 245.28 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 373.56 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/373.56 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 373.56 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 91,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,626.80/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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