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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 378.61 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 378.61 and 240.94 is: 363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 378.61 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/378.61 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 378.61 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 91,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,222.29/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.55

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