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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.52 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.52 and 236.51 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.52 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.52 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.52 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 88,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.24/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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