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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 392.28 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 392.28 and 250.26 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 392.28 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/392.28 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 392.28 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 98,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,171.99/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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