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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 388.63 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 388.63 and 156.38 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 388.63 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/388.63 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 388.63 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 60,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,773.96/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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