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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 358.20 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 358.20 and 203.76 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 358.20 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/358.20 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 358.20 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 72,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,986.83/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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