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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 353.11 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 353.11 and 249.94 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 353.11 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/353.11 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 353.11 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 88,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,256.31/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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