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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 357.54 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 357.54 and 253.70 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 357.54 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/357.54 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 357.54 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 90,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,707.90/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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