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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 388.70 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 388.70 and 104.98 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 388.70 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/388.70 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 388.70 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 40,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805.73/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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