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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 375.14 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 375.14 and 209.84 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 375.14 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/375.14 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 375.14 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 78,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,719.38/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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