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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.54, 1,470.80 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.54, 1,470.80 and 250.12 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.54 : 1,470.80 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.54/1,470.80 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.54x = 1,470.80 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.54x = 367,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,876.50/980.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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