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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 380.25 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 380.25 and 250.66 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 380.25 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/380.25 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 380.25 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 95,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,313.47/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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