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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.16 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.16 and 209.38 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.16 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.16 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.16 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 78,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.00/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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