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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 375.92 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 375.92 and 245.08 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 375.92 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/375.92 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 375.92 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 92,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,130.47/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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