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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.71, 352.19 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.71, 352.19 and 250.59 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.71 : 352.19 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.71/352.19 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.71x = 352.19 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.71x = 88,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,255.29/254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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