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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 346.89 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 346.89 and 207.98 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 346.89 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/346.89 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 346.89 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 72,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,146.18/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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