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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 375.30 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 375.30 and 209.64 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 375.30 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/375.30 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 375.30 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 78,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677.89/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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