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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,208.29 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,208.29 and 250.13 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,208.29 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,208.29 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,208.29 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 302,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,224.47/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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