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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 388.74 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 388.74 and 250.27 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 388.74 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/388.74 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 388.74 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 97,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288.02/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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