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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 389.12 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 389.12 and 156.90 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 389.12 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/389.12 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 389.12 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 61,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052.93/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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