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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 391.62 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 391.62 and 254.98 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 391.62 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/391.62 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 391.62 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 99,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,855.27/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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