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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 388.49 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 388.49 and 204.92 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 388.49 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/388.49 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 388.49 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 79,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,609.32/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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