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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 389.40 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 389.40 and 199.99 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 389.40 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/389.40 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 389.40 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 77,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,876.11/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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