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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 345.57 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 345.57 and 201.24 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 345.57 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/345.57 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 345.57 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 69,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,542.51/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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