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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 389.44 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 389.44 and 198.79 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 389.44 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/389.44 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 389.44 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 77,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,416.78/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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