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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.18, 992.18 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.18, 992.18 and 250.26 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.18 : 992.18 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.18/992.18 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.18x = 992.18 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.18x = 248,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,307.31/661.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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