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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 382.73 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 382.73 and 250.98 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 382.73 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/382.73 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 382.73 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 96,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,057.58/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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