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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 388.76 and 198.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 388.76 and 198.53 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 388.76 = 198.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/388.76 = 198.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 388.76 × 198.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 77,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,180.52/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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