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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 388.98 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 388.98 and 201.99 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 388.98 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/388.98 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 388.98 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 78,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,570.96/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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