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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 374.69 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 374.69 and 207.11 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 374.69 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/374.69 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 374.69 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 77,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,603.02/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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