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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 374.40 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 374.40 and 207.36 is: 309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 374.40 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/374.40 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 374.40 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 77,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,635.58/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.85

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