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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.68 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.68 and 156.37 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.68 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.68 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.68 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 60,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,777.89/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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