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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 375.49 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 375.49 and 241.70 is: 362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 375.49 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/375.49 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 375.49 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 90,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,755.93/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.14

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