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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.51, 399.95 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.51, 399.95 and 250.63 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.51 : 399.95 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.51/399.95 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.51x = 399.95 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.51x = 100,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,239.47/289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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