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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 388.54 and 64.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 388.54 and 64.03 is: 96.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 388.54 = 64.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/388.54 = 64.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 388.54 × 64.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 24,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.46/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.04

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