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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.57, 374.77 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.57, 374.77 and 205.21 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.57 : 374.77 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.57/374.77 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.57x = 374.77 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.57x = 76,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,906.55/250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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