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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 388.67 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 388.67 and 205.05 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 388.67 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/388.67 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 388.67 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 79,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696.78/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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