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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 344.54 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 344.54 and 208.87 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 344.54 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/344.54 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 344.54 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 71,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,963.89/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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