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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 389.22 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 389.22 and 198.73 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 389.22 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/389.22 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 389.22 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 77,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,349.69/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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