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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 453.29 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 453.29 and 250.86 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 453.29 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/453.29 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 453.29 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 113,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,712.33/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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