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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 388.41 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 388.41 and 198.07 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 388.41 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/388.41 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 388.41 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 76,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,932.37/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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