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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 346.17 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 346.17 and 201.93 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 346.17 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/346.17 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 346.17 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 69,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,902.11/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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