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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 388.67 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 388.67 and 198.43 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 388.67 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/388.67 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 388.67 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 77,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,124.01/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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