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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 507.86 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 507.86 and 250.14 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 507.86 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/507.86 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 507.86 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 127,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,036.10/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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