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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 376.75 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 376.75 and 237.90 is: 357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 376.75 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/376.75 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 376.75 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 89,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,628.83/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.26

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