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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 391.01 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 391.01 and 247.34 is: 371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 391.01 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/391.01 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 391.01 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 96,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,712.41/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.77

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