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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 375.42 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 375.42 and 202.44 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 375.42 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/375.42 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 375.42 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 76,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,000.02/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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