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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 389.24 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 389.24 and 198.33 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 389.24 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/389.24 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 389.24 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 77,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196.98/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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