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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.66, 373.89 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.66, 373.89 and 203.75 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.66 : 373.89 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.66/373.89 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.66x = 373.89 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.66x = 76,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,178.22/249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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