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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 413.31 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 413.31 and 250 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 413.31 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/413.31 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 413.31 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 103,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.50/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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