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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 389.75 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 389.75 and 245.57 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 389.75 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/389.75 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 389.75 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 95,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,707.73/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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