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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 433.50 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 433.50 and 251.25 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 433.50 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/433.50 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 433.50 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 108,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,916.88/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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