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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 388.48 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 388.48 and 104.93 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 388.48 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/388.48 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 388.48 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 40,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,763.21/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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