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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.91, 360.20 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.91, 360.20 and 250.58 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.91 : 360.20 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.91/360.20 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.91x = 360.20 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.91x = 90,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,255.86/260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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