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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 358.08 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 358.08 and 201.52 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 358.08 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/358.08 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 358.08 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 72,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160.28/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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