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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.81 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.81 and 202.62 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.81 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.81 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.81 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 76,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,146.62/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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