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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 388.72 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 388.72 and 204 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 388.72 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/388.72 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 388.72 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 79,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,298.88/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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