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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.54 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.54 and 201.94 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.54 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.54 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.54 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 69,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,980.29/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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