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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 388.97 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 388.97 and 201.38 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 388.97 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/388.97 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 388.97 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 78,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328.58/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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