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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 388.55 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 388.55 and 246.05 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 388.55 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/388.55 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 388.55 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 95,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,603.66/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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