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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.05, 1,252.83 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.05, 1,252.83 and 250.07 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.05 : 1,252.83 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.05/1,252.83 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.05x = 1,252.83 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.05x = 313,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,293.95/835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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