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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 388.55 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 388.55 and 104.95 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 388.55 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/388.55 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 388.55 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 40,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778.58/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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