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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,252.82 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,252.82 and 250.08 is: 375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,252.82 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,252.82 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,252.82 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 313,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,305.23/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.19

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