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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 345.23 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 345.23 and 201.07 is: 277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 345.23 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/345.23 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 345.23 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 69,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,415.40/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.57

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