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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.90, 447.87 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.90, 447.87 and 250.90 is: 375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.90 : 447.87 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.90/447.87 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.90x = 447.87 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.90x = 112,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,370.58/298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.95

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