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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 387.98 and 199.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 387.98 and 199.00 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 387.98 = 199.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/387.98 = 199.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 387.98 × 199.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 77,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,205.09/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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