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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 389.10 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 389.10 and 208.26 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 389.10 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/389.10 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 389.10 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 81,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,033.97/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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