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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.01 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.01 and 204.61 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.01 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.01 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.01 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 79,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,390.73/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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