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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 375.24 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 375.24 and 209.80 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 375.24 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/375.24 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 375.24 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 78,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,725.35/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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