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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 388.56 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 388.56 and 205.16 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 388.56 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/388.56 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 388.56 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 79,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,716.97/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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