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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 389.21 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 389.21 and 201.83 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 389.21 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/389.21 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 389.21 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 78,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.30/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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