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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.54, 992.18 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.54, 992.18 and 250.54 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.54 : 992.18 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.54/992.18 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.54x = 992.18 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.54x = 248,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,574.56/661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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