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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 402.78 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 402.78 and 250.82 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 402.78 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/402.78 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 402.78 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 101,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,025.28/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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