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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 375.03 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 375.03 and 204.25 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 375.03 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/375.03 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 375.03 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 76,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,599.88/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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