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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 425.70 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 425.70 and 250.20 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 425.70 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/425.70 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 425.70 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 106,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,510.14/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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