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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 373.60 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 373.60 and 239.86 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 373.60 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/373.60 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 373.60 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 89,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,611.70/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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