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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 344.61 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 344.61 and 201.32 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 344.61 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/344.61 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 344.61 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 69,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,376.89/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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