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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.90, 388.89 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.90, 388.89 and 198.94 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.90 : 388.89 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.90/388.89 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.90x = 388.89 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.90x = 77,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,365.78/259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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