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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 388.40 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 388.40 and 137.34 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 388.40 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/388.40 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 388.40 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 53,342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342.17/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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