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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 354.60 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 354.60 and 250.88 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 354.60 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/354.60 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 354.60 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 88,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,962.05/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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