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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 388.97 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 388.97 and 137.50 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 388.97 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/388.97 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 388.97 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 53,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482.23/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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