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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 388.50 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 388.50 and 105.04 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 388.50 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/388.50 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 388.50 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 40,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,808.04/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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