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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 448.88 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 448.88 and 250.92 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 448.88 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/448.88 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 448.88 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 112,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,631.72/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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