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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 388.77 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 388.77 and 247.90 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 388.77 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/388.77 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 388.77 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 96,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,376.08/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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