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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 390.19 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 390.19 and 249 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 390.19 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/390.19 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 390.19 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 97,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,157.31/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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