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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.53 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.53 and 96.67 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.53 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.53 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.53 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 37,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559.20/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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