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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 375.83 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 375.83 and 245.39 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 375.83 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/375.83 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 375.83 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 92,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,221.82/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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