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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 387.40 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 387.40 and 249.01 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 387.40 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/387.40 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 387.40 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 96,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,465.23/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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