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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 345.41 and 201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 345.41 and 201.31 is: 277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 345.41 = 201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/345.41 = 201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 345.41 × 201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 69,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,533.48/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.63

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