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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 373.60 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 373.60 and 209.07 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 373.60 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/373.60 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 373.60 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 78,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,109.12/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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