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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.57, 1,470.83 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.57, 1,470.83 and 250.14 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.57 : 1,470.83 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.57/1,470.83 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.57x = 1,470.83 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.57x = 367,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,913.42/980.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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