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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.62 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.62 and 244.98 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.62 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.62 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.62 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 92,264.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,264.37/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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