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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.28 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.28 and 137.30 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.28 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.28 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.28 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 53,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309.25/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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