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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.05 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.05 and 156.15 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.05 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.05 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.05 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 60,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594.01/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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