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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 525.90 and 250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 525.90 and 250.30 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 525.90 = 250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/525.90 = 250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 525.90 × 250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 131,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,632.77/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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