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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 375.59 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 375.59 and 242.13 is: 362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 375.59 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/375.59 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 375.59 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 90,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,941.61/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.64

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