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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 358.54 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 358.54 and 207.45 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 358.54 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/358.54 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 358.54 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 74,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,380.34/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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