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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.49 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.49 and 204.54 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.49 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.49 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.49 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 79,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462.26/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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