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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.63 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.63 and 137.40 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.63 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.63 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.63 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 53,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395.30/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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