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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 388.92 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 388.92 and 137.46 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 388.92 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/388.92 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 388.92 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 53,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,460.26/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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