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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 412.56 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 412.56 and 250.56 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 412.56 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/412.56 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 412.56 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 103,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,371.03/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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