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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.83, 391.45 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.83, 391.45 and 250.66 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.83 : 391.45 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.83/391.45 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.83x = 391.45 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.83x = 98,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,120.86/283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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