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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.51, 373.63 and 241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.51, 373.63 and 241.81 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.51 : 373.63 = 241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.51/373.63 = 241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.51x = 373.63 × 241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.51x = 90,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,344.39/250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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