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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 375.53 and 206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 375.53 and 206.90 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 375.53 = 206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/375.53 = 206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 375.53 × 206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 77,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,694.24/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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