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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 358.32 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 358.32 and 204.51 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 358.32 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/358.32 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 358.32 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 73,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,280.02/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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