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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.26 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.26 and 96.60 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.26 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.26 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.26 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 37,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,505.92/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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