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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.15 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.15 and 203.61 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.15 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.15 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.15 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 70,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,275.99/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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