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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.14, 1,471.70 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.14, 1,471.70 and 250.72 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.14 : 1,471.70 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.14/1,471.70 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.14x = 1,471.70 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.14x = 368,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,977.27/981.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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