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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 388.49 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 388.49 and 96.70 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 388.49 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/388.49 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 388.49 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 37,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566.98/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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