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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 344.88 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 344.88 and 201.12 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 344.88 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/344.88 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 344.88 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 69,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,362.27/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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