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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.91, 992.19 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.91, 992.19 and 250.93 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.91 : 992.19 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.91/992.19 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.91x = 992.19 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.91x = 248,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,971.01/661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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