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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.57, 388.69 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.57, 388.69 and 251.88 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.57 : 388.69 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.57/388.69 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.57x = 388.69 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.57x = 97,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,903.24/259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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