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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 376.10 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 376.10 and 235.80 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 376.10 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/376.10 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 376.10 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 88,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,684.38/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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