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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 346.37 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 346.37 and 209.96 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 346.37 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/346.37 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 346.37 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 72,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,723.85/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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