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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 378.27 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 378.27 and 250.29 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 378.27 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/378.27 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 378.27 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 94,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,677.20/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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