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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.49 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.49 and 104.78 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.49 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.49 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.49 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 40,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,706.43/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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