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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 389.54 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 389.54 and 208.34 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 389.54 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/389.54 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 389.54 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 81,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,156.76/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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