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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 344.99 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 344.99 and 203.27 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 344.99 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/344.99 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 344.99 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 70,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,127.49/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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