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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 390.99 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 390.99 and 250.02 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 390.99 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/390.99 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 390.99 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 97,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,756.26/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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