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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 358.20 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 358.20 and 204.03 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 358.20 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/358.20 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 358.20 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 73,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,083.55/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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