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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.45, 1,415.06 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.45, 1,415.06 and 250.16 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.45 : 1,415.06 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.45/1,415.06 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.45x = 1,415.06 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.45x = 353,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,996.66/943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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