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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 389.04 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 389.04 and 198.64 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 389.04 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/389.04 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 389.04 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 77,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,278.91/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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