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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 352.85 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 352.85 and 250.05 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 352.85 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/352.85 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 352.85 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 88,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,228.89/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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