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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 402.72 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 402.72 and 250.56 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 402.72 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/402.72 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 402.72 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 100,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,905.52/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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