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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,470.90 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,470.90 and 250.16 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,470.90 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,470.90 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,470.90 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 367,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,960.34/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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