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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 375 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 375 and 201.42 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 375 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/375 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 375 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 75,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532.50/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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