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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 413.17 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 413.17 and 250.11 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 413.17 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/413.17 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 413.17 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 103,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,337.32/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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