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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.14, 388.49 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.14, 388.49 and 105.20 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.14 : 388.49 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.14/388.49 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.14x = 388.49 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.14x = 40,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.68/259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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