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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.54 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.54 and 203.85 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.54 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.54 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.54 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 72,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,884.53/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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