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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 388.71 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 388.71 and 105.09 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 388.71 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/388.71 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 388.71 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 40,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,849.53/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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