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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 374.64 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 374.64 and 204.34 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 374.64 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/374.64 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 374.64 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 76,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,553.94/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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