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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.42, 389.13 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.42, 389.13 and 243.58 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.42 : 389.13 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.42/389.13 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.42x = 389.13 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.42x = 94,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,782.40/259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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