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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 375.62 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 375.62 and 204.55 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 375.62 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/375.62 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 375.62 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 76,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,831.11/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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