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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.50 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.50 and 96.82 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.50 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.50 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.50 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 37,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614.57/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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