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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 388.40 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 388.40 and 104.96 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 388.40 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/388.40 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 388.40 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 40,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,764.78/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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