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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.20, 1,252.88 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.20, 1,252.88 and 250.16 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.20 : 1,252.88 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.20/1,252.88 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.20x = 1,252.88 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.20x = 313,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,423.75/835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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