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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 357.46 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 357.46 and 203.87 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 357.46 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/357.46 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 357.46 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 72,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,873.58/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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