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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 375.12 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 375.12 and 203.70 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 375.12 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/375.12 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 375.12 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 76,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,411.94/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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