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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.42, 1,299.82 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.42, 1,299.82 and 250.08 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.42 : 1,299.82 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.42/1,299.82 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.42x = 1,299.82 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.42x = 325,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,058.99/866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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