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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 359.86 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 359.86 and 250.28 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 359.86 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/359.86 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 359.86 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 90,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,065.76/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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