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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 389.26 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 389.26 and 199.08 is: 298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 389.26 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/389.26 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 389.26 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 77,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,493.88/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.40

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