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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.21, 389.01 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.21, 389.01 and 156.18 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.21 : 389.01 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.21/389.01 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.21x = 389.01 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.21x = 60,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755.58/259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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