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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 358.83 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 358.83 and 204.90 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 358.83 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/358.83 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 358.83 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 73,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,522.92/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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