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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 389.04 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 389.04 and 205.24 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 389.04 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/389.04 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 389.04 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 79,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,846.57/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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