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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 388.78 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 388.78 and 204.67 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 388.78 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/388.78 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 388.78 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 79,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,571.60/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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