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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 451.67 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 451.67 and 250.12 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 451.67 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/451.67 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 451.67 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 112,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,971.20/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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