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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 355.62 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 355.62 and 250.04 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 355.62 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/355.62 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 355.62 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 88,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,919.22/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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