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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 389.05 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 389.05 and 201.59 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 389.05 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/389.05 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 389.05 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 78,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,428.73/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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