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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 355.59 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 355.59 and 250.14 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 355.59 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/355.59 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 355.59 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 88,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,947.28/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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