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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.40 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.40 and 210.60 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.40 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.40 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.40 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 79,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269.84/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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