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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 377.98 and 250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 377.98 and 250.99 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 377.98 = 250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/377.98 = 250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 377.98 × 250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 94,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,869.20/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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