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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.53, 388.89 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.53, 388.89 and 205.26 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.53 : 388.89 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.53/388.89 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.53x = 388.89 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.53x = 79,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,823.56/259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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