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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 376.20 and 207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 376.20 and 207.07 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 376.20 = 207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/376.20 = 207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 376.20 × 207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 77,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,898.79/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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