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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 389.31 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 389.31 and 250.23 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 389.31 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/389.31 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 389.31 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 97,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,417.04/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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