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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 337.50 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 337.50 and 250.80 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 337.50 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/337.50 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 337.50 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 84,645
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,645/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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