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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.26 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.26 and 156.47 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.26 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.26 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.26 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 60,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,749.10/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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