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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.89 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.89 and 137.34 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.89 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.89 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.89 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 53,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410.15/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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