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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.80 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.80 and 105.04 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.80 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.80 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.80 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 40,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,839.03/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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