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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 389.43 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 389.43 and 208.26 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 389.43 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/389.43 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 389.43 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 81,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,102.69/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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