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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.62 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.62 and 104.99 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.62 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.62 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.62 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 40,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,799.27/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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