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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 388.77 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 388.77 and 66.82 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 388.77 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/388.77 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 388.77 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 25,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978.58/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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