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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.20, 1,252.98 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.20, 1,252.98 and 250.20 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.20 : 1,252.98 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.20/1,252.98 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.20x = 1,252.98 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.20x = 313,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,495.60/835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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