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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.17 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.17 and 137.52 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.17 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.17 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.17 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 53,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,381.14/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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