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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 387.89 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 387.89 and 241.51 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 387.89 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/387.89 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 387.89 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 93,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,676.17/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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