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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.42, 358.18 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.42, 358.18 and 200.31 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.42 : 358.18 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.42/358.18 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.42x = 358.18 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.42x = 71,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,749.62/259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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