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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 357.54 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 357.54 and 204.16 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 357.54 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/357.54 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 357.54 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 72,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,995.37/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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