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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 388.76 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 388.76 and 198.30 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 388.76 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/388.76 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 388.76 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 77,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091.11/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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