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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 391.74 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 391.74 and 250.48 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 391.74 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/391.74 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 391.74 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 98,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,123.04/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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