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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 388.56 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 388.56 and 96.70 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 388.56 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/388.56 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 388.56 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 37,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,573.75/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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