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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.08 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.08 and 207.36 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.08 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.08 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.08 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 71,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,763.15/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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