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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 358.02 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 358.02 and 207.84 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 358.02 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/358.02 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 358.02 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 74,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,410.88/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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