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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.20, 565.86 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.20, 565.86 and 250.20 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.20 : 565.86 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.20/565.86 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.20x = 565.86 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.20x = 141,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,578.17/378.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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