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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 380.82 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 380.82 and 250.04 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 380.82 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/380.82 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 380.82 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 95,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,221.18/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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