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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 357.66 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 357.66 and 201.42 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 357.66 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/357.66 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 357.66 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 72,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039.88/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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