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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 374.49 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 374.49 and 210.20 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 374.49 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/374.49 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 374.49 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 78,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,715.93/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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