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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 358.54 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 358.54 and 204.62 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 358.54 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/358.54 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 358.54 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 73,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,364.45/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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