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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 345.92 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 345.92 and 201.78 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 345.92 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/345.92 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 345.92 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 69,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,798.73/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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