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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 388.77 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 388.77 and 211.39 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 388.77 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/388.77 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 388.77 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 82,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,182.09/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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