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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 388.72 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 388.72 and 205.04 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 388.72 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/388.72 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 388.72 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 79,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703.15/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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