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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.15, 992.12 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.15, 992.12 and 250.63 is: 376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.15 : 992.12 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.15/992.12 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.15x = 992.12 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.15x = 248,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,657.60/661.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.10

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