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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 375.32 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 375.32 and 207.01 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 375.32 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/375.32 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 375.32 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 77,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,694.99/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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