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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 388.65 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 388.65 and 208.14 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 388.65 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/388.65 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 388.65 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 80,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,893.61/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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