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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 387.86 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 387.86 and 251.64 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 387.86 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/387.86 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 387.86 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 97,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,601.09/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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