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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 388.90 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 388.90 and 205.99 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 388.90 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/388.90 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 388.90 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 80,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,109.51/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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