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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.08 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.08 and 205.26 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.08 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.08 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.08 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 79,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,657.30/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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