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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 358.38 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 358.38 and 207.48 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 358.38 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/358.38 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 358.38 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 74,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,356.68/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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