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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 377 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 377 and 207.44 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 377 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/377 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 377 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 78,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,204.88/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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