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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.53 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.53 and 137.36 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.53 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.53 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.53 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 53,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368.48/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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