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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 358.17 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 358.17 and 207.51 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 358.17 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/358.17 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 358.17 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 74,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,323.86/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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