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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 371.78 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 371.78 and 242.72 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 371.78 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/371.78 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 371.78 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 90,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,236.30/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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