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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.10 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.10 and 201.11 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.10 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.10 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.10 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 78,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,052.26/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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