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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 373.28 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 373.28 and 250.02 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 373.28 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/373.28 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 373.28 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 93,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326.22/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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