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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 631.83 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 631.83 and 250.98 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 631.83 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/631.83 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 631.83 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 158,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,576.69/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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