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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 506.07 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 506.07 and 250.14 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 506.07 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/506.07 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 506.07 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 126,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,588.35/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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