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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 388.83 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 388.83 and 105.15 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 388.83 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/388.83 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 388.83 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 40,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885.47/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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