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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 388.53 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 388.53 and 105 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 388.53 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/388.53 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 388.53 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 40,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795.65/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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