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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 388.23 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 388.23 and 104.79 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 388.23 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/388.23 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 388.23 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 40,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682.05/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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