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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.18, 388.83 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.18, 388.83 and 137.54 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.18 : 388.83 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.18/388.83 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.18x = 388.83 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.18x = 53,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,479.68/259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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