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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 375.36 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 375.36 and 202.48 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 375.36 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/375.36 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 375.36 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 76,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,002.89/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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