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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 345.96 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 345.96 and 201.42 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 345.96 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/345.96 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 345.96 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 69,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,683.26/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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