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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 388.73 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 388.73 and 105.04 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 388.73 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/388.73 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 388.73 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 40,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,829.73/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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