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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 375.30 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 375.30 and 209.52 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 375.30 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/375.30 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 375.30 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 78,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,632.86/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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