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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 413.94 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 413.94 and 250.22 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 413.94 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/413.94 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 413.94 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 103,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,576.07/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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