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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 402.71 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 402.71 and 250.29 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 402.71 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/402.71 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 402.71 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 100,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,793.03/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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