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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.67, 354.54 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.67, 354.54 and 250.50 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.67 : 354.54 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.67/354.54 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.67x = 354.54 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.67x = 88,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,812.27/257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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