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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 349.97 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 349.97 and 249.66 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 349.97 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/349.97 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 349.97 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 87,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,372.26/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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