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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 389.04 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 389.04 and 137.55 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 389.04 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/389.04 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 389.04 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 53,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,512.45/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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