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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 388.36 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 388.36 and 137.42 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 388.36 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/388.36 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 388.36 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 53,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368.43/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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