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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.50 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.50 and 205.79 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.50 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.50 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.50 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 77,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,478.05/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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