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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 389.34 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 389.34 and 205.47 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 389.34 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/389.34 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 389.34 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 79,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,997.69/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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