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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.28 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.28 and 96.76 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.28 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.28 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.28 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 37,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569.97/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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