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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 388.68 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 388.68 and 156.52 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 388.68 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/388.68 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 388.68 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 60,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,836.19/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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