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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 360.19 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 360.19 and 249.60 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 360.19 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/360.19 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 360.19 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 89,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,903.42/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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