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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 388.59 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 388.59 and 105.06 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 388.59 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/388.59 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 388.59 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 40,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825.27/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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