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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 374.82 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 374.82 and 204.76 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 374.82 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/374.82 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 374.82 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 76,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,748.14/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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