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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 346.36 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 346.36 and 209.44 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 346.36 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/346.36 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 346.36 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 72,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,539.91/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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