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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 363.89 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 363.89 and 250.90 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 363.89 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/363.89 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 363.89 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 91,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299.72/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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