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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 388.23 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 388.23 and 137.07 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 388.23 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/388.23 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 388.23 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 53,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214.69/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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