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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 359.55 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 359.55 and 251.97 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 359.55 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/359.55 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 359.55 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 90,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,595.34/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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