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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 388.46 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 388.46 and 104.92 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 388.46 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/388.46 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 388.46 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 40,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,757.22/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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