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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 389.24 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 389.24 and 137.38 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 389.24 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/389.24 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 389.24 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 53,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,473.79/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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