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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.15 and 250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.15 and 250.87 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.15 = 250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.15 = 250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.15 × 250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 108,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,915.04/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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