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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 351.50 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 351.50 and 250.09 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 351.50 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/351.50 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 351.50 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 87,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,906.64/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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