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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 388.02 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 388.02 and 210.89 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 388.02 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/388.02 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 388.02 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 81,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,829.54/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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