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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.45 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.45 and 210.20 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.45 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.45 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.45 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 79,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,127.38/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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