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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 358.41 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 358.41 and 251.62 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 358.41 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/358.41 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 358.41 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 90,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,181.87/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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