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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 440.22 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 440.22 and 250.74 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 440.22 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/440.22 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 440.22 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 110,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,380.76/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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