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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.59 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.59 and 94.54 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.59 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.59 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.59 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 36,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,737.50/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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