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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 344.70 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 344.70 and 208.89 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 344.70 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/344.70 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 344.70 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 72,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004.38/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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