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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 388.68 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 388.68 and 96.79 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 388.68 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/388.68 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 388.68 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 37,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.34/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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