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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 406.35 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 406.35 and 250.86 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 406.35 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/406.35 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 406.35 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 101,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,936.96/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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