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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 388.56 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 388.56 and 137.28 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 388.56 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/388.56 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 388.56 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 53,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341.52/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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