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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 361.20 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 361.20 and 250.74 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 361.20 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/361.20 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 361.20 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 90,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,567.29/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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