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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.54, 683.18 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.54, 683.18 and 250.20 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.54 : 683.18 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.54/683.18 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.54x = 683.18 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.54x = 170,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,931.64/455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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