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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.84 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.84 and 199.94 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.84 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.84 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.84 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 75,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,345.39/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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