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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 357.87 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 357.87 and 206.79 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 357.87 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/357.87 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 357.87 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 74,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003.94/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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