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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.34 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.34 and 156.28 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.34 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.34 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.34 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 60,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,690.22/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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