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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 344.85 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 344.85 and 203.32 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 344.85 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/344.85 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 344.85 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 70,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,114.90/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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