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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 374.76 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 374.76 and 201.60 is: 301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 374.76 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/374.76 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 374.76 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 75,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.62/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.96

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