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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 376.25 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 376.25 and 210.60 is: 316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 376.25 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/376.25 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 376.25 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 79,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,237.20/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.07

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