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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 359.82 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 359.82 and 251.43 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 359.82 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/359.82 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 359.82 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 90,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,469.54/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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