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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.99, 386.94 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.99, 386.94 and 250.03 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.99 : 386.94 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.99/386.94 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.99x = 386.94 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.99x = 96,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,746.61/280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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