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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 345.87 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 345.87 and 204.22 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 345.87 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/345.87 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 345.87 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 70,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,634.00/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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