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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.50 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.50 and 94.48 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.50 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.50 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.50 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 36,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,704.15/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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