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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 388.87 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 388.87 and 204.79 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 388.87 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/388.87 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 388.87 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 79,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,636.18/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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