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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 376.44 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 376.44 and 210.48 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 376.44 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/376.44 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 376.44 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 79,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,233.09/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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