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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 389.75 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 389.75 and 198.47 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 389.75 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/389.75 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 389.75 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 77,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,353.66/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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