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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 343.92 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 343.92 and 200.82 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 343.92 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/343.92 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 343.92 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 69,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,064.29/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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