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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 389.37 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 389.37 and 213.61 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 389.37 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/389.37 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 389.37 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 83,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173.33/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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