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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 392.36 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 392.36 and 250.72 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 392.36 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/392.36 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 392.36 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 98,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,372.68/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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