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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 391.31 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 391.31 and 250.19 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 391.31 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/391.31 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 391.31 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 97,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,898.64/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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