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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 357.12 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 357.12 and 251.46 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 357.12 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/357.12 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 357.12 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 89,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,801.40/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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