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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 358.68 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 358.68 and 202.16 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 358.68 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/358.68 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 358.68 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 72,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,510.75/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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