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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 388.38 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 388.38 and 249.36 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 388.38 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/388.38 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 388.38 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 96,846.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,846.44/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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