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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 388.33 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 388.33 and 251.64 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 388.33 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/388.33 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 388.33 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 97,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,718.73/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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