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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 376.80 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 376.80 and 245.20 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 376.80 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/376.80 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 376.80 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 92,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,391.36/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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