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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 375.59 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 375.59 and 204.63 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 375.59 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/375.59 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 375.59 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 76,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,856.98/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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