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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 358.06 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 358.06 and 251.37 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 358.06 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/358.06 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 358.06 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 90,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004.91/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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