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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 354.74 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 354.74 and 250.86 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 354.74 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/354.74 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 354.74 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 88,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,990.08/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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