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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.00, 447.82 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.00, 447.82 and 250.40 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.00 : 447.82 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.00/447.82 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.00x = 447.82 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.00x = 112,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,134.62/299.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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