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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 357.82 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 357.82 and 204.02 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 357.82 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/357.82 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 357.82 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 73,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,001.48/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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