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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.27, 345.09 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.27, 345.09 and 203.50 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.27 : 345.09 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.27/345.09 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.27x = 345.09 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.27x = 70,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,225.82/250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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