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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.77, 388.98 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.77, 388.98 and 201.51 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.77 : 388.98 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.77/388.98 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.77x = 388.98 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.77x = 78,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,383.36/259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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