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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 402.62 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 402.62 and 250.91 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 402.62 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/402.62 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 402.62 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 101,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,018.12/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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