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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.73, 352.97 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.73, 352.97 and 249.16 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.73 : 352.97 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.73/352.97 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.73x = 352.97 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.73x = 87,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,946.01/255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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