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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 378.62 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 378.62 and 240.94 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 378.62 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/378.62 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 378.62 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 91,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,224.70/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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