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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 388.14 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 388.14 and 198.44 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 388.14 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/388.14 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 388.14 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 77,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,022.50/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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