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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 375.51 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 375.51 and 201.58 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 375.51 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/375.51 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 375.51 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 75,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,693.99/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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