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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 375.08 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 375.08 and 204.80 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 375.08 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/375.08 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 375.08 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 76,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,813.48/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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