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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 373.18 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 373.18 and 241.05 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 373.18 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/373.18 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 373.18 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 89,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,953.83/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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