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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 389.28 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 389.28 and 198.74 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 389.28 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/389.28 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 389.28 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 77,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,365.51/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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