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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.51, 376.52 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.51, 376.52 and 207.46 is: 311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.51 : 376.52 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.51/376.52 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.51x = 376.52 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.51x = 78,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,110.68/250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.80

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