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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.82, 538.16 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.82, 538.16 and 250.14 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.82 : 538.16 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.82/538.16 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.82x = 538.16 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.82x = 134,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614.09/389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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