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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 373.49 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 373.49 and 243.56 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 373.49 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/373.49 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 373.49 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 90,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,967.22/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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