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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 389.74 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 389.74 and 253.76 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 389.74 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/389.74 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 389.74 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 98,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,900.42/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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