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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.10, 1,350.16 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.10, 1,350.16 and 250.80 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.10 : 1,350.16 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.10/1,350.16 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.10x = 1,350.16 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.10x = 338,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,620.13/900.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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