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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 348.29 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 348.29 and 250.26 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 348.29 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/348.29 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 348.29 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 87,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161.80/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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