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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 388.56 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 388.56 and 155.04 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 388.56 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/388.56 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 388.56 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 60,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,242.34/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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