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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 351.20 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 351.20 and 250.60 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 351.20 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/351.20 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 351.20 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 88,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,010.72/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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