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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 389.80 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 389.80 and 205.60 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 389.80 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/389.80 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 389.80 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 80,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,142.88/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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