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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 389.33 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 389.33 and 251.58 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 389.33 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/389.33 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 389.33 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 97,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,948.27/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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