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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.37 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.37 and 246.26 is: 369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.37 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.37 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.37 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 95,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,886.26/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.13

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