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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 345.20 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 345.20 and 203.67 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 345.20 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/345.20 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 345.20 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 70,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,305.87/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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