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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.88 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.88 and 97.01 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.88 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.88 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.88 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 37,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724.76/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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