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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 991.64 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 991.64 and 250.19 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 991.64 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/991.64 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 991.64 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 248,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,097.80/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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