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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 363.89 and 250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 363.89 and 250.69 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 363.89 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/363.89 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 363.89 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 91,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,223.58/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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