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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 403.20 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 403.20 and 250.83 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 403.20 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/403.20 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 403.20 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 101,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,134.66/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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