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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.33, 389.13 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.33, 389.13 and 201.67 is: 302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.33 : 389.13 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.33/389.13 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.33x = 389.13 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.33x = 78,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,473.90/259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.61

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