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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.19, 1,252.75 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.19, 1,252.75 and 250.17 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.19 : 1,252.75 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.19/1,252.75 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.19x = 1,252.75 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.19x = 313,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,400.47/835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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