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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 388.42 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 388.42 and 205.22 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 388.42 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/388.42 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 388.42 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 79,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,711.55/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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