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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 388.58 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 388.58 and 204.99 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 388.58 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/388.58 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 388.58 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 79,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,655.01/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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