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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 375.84 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 375.84 and 202.50 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 375.84 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/375.84 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 375.84 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 76,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,107.60/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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