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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 389.60 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 389.60 and 243.89 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 389.60 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/389.60 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 389.60 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 95,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,018.32/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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