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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 445.38 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 445.38 and 250.93 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 445.38 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/445.38 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 445.38 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 111,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,759.20/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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