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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 350.02 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 350.02 and 250.02 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 350.02 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/350.02 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 350.02 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 87,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,512.00/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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