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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 388.42 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 388.42 and 96.68 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 388.42 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/388.42 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 388.42 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 37,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,553.17/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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