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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 388.32 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 388.32 and 204.80 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 388.32 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/388.32 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 388.32 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 79,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,527.94/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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