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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 375.97 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 375.97 and 209.56 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 375.97 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/375.97 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 375.97 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 78,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,788.27/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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