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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.49 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.49 and 209.90 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.49 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.49 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.49 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 72,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,728.25/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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