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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 375.17 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 375.17 and 234.93 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 375.17 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/375.17 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 375.17 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 88,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,137.51/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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