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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 388.16 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 388.16 and 198.48 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 388.16 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/388.16 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 388.16 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 77,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,042.00/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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