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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 388.38 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 388.38 and 251.60 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 388.38 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/388.38 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 388.38 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 97,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,713.21/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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