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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 389.16 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 389.16 and 251.36 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 389.16 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/389.16 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 389.16 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 97,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,819.26/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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