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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 375.76 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 375.76 and 205.02 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 375.76 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/375.76 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 375.76 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 77,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,038.32/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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