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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.52 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.52 and 104.96 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.52 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.52 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.52 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 40,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779.90/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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