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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.87, 375.89 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.87, 375.89 and 241.39 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.87 : 375.89 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.87/375.89 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.87x = 375.89 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.87x = 90,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,733.00/250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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