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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 386.69 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 386.69 and 250.71 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 386.69 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/386.69 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 386.69 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 96,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,945.80/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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