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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 389.67 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 389.67 and 202.35 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 389.67 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/389.67 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 389.67 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 78,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,849.72/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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