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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 376.07 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 376.07 and 234.59 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 376.07 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/376.07 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 376.07 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 88,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,222.26/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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