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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 374.61 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 374.61 and 206.73 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 374.61 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/374.61 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 374.61 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 77,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,443.13/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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