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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.14, 388.68 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.14, 388.68 and 96.83 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.14 : 388.68 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.14/388.68 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.14x = 388.68 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.14x = 37,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635.88/259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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