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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 376.10 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 376.10 and 207.18 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 376.10 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/376.10 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 376.10 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 77,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,917.95/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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