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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 387.97 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 387.97 and 205.37 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 387.97 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/387.97 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 387.97 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 79,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674.43/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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