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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 442.53 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 442.53 and 250.02 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 442.53 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/442.53 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 442.53 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 110,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,641.35/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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