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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.03 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.03 and 204.57 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.03 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.03 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.03 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 76,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,719.89/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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