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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 388.18 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 388.18 and 204.32 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 388.18 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/388.18 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 388.18 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 79,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,313.40/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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