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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 526.89 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 526.89 and 250.93 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 526.89 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/526.89 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 526.89 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 132,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,212.51/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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