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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 388.76 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 388.76 and 208.41 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 388.76 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/388.76 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 388.76 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 81,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,020.43/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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