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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,471.94 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,471.94 and 250.86 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,471.94 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,471.94 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,471.94 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 369,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,250.87/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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