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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 374.14 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 374.14 and 210.26 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 374.14 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/374.14 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 374.14 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 78,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,666.68/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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