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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.51, 375.85 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.51, 375.85 and 204.68 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.51 : 375.85 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.51/375.85 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.51x = 375.85 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.51x = 76,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,928.98/250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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