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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.95, 1,254.10 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.95, 1,254.10 and 250.93 is: 376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.95 : 1,254.10 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.95/1,254.10 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.95x = 1,254.10 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.95x = 314,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,692.72/835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.45

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