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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 345.80 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 345.80 and 209.40 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 345.80 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/345.80 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 345.80 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 72,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,410.52/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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