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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 358.02 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 358.02 and 207.01 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 358.02 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/358.02 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 358.02 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 74,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,113.72/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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