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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 525.94 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 525.94 and 249.92 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 525.94 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/525.94 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 525.94 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 131,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,439.67/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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