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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 388.62 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 388.62 and 105.03 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 388.62 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/388.62 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 388.62 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 40,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,816.76/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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