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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 405.27 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 405.27 and 250.17 is: 344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 405.27 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/405.27 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 405.27 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 101,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,386.40/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.96

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