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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 344.28 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 344.28 and 200.71 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 344.28 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/344.28 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 344.28 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 69,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,100.44/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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