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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 377.60 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 377.60 and 203.52 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 377.60 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/377.60 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 377.60 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 76,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,849.15/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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