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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 345.94 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 345.94 and 204.06 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 345.94 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/345.94 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 345.94 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 70,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,592.52/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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