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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 375.44 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 375.44 and 207.16 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 375.44 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/375.44 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 375.44 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 77,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,775.11/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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