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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.81, 391.62 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.81, 391.62 and 251.49 is: 377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.81 : 391.62 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.81/391.62 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.81x = 391.62 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.81x = 98,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,488.51/260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.63

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