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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.78 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.78 and 252.84 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.78 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.78 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.78 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 88,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,944.06/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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