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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 345.36 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 345.36 and 208.91 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 345.36 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/345.36 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 345.36 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 72,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,150.80/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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