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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 388.50 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 388.50 and 96.64 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 388.50 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/388.50 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 388.50 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 37,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544.64/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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