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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 344.88 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 344.88 and 201.02 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 344.88 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/344.88 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 344.88 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 69,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,328.64/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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