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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.11 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.11 and 250.11 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.11 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.11 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.11 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 114,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,327.78/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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