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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.48 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.48 and 250.16 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.48 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.48 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.48 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 103,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,436.16/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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