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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 389 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 389 and 137.58 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 389 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/389 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 389 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 53,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518.62/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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