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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 388.56 and 201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 388.56 and 201.31 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 388.56 = 201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/388.56 = 201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 388.56 × 201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 78,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,221.01/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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