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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 375.92 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 375.92 and 237.12 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 375.92 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/375.92 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 375.92 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 89,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,138.15/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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