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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.08 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.08 and 207.36 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.08 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.08 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.08 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 80,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,472.27/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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