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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 388.80 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 388.80 and 201.59 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 388.80 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/388.80 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 388.80 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 78,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377.71/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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