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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 377.97 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 377.97 and 250.98 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 377.97 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/377.97 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 377.97 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 94,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,862.91/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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