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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 388.78 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 388.78 and 66.81 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 388.78 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/388.78 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 388.78 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 25,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.39/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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