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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.95 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.95 and 105.17 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.95 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.95 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.95 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 40,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907.41/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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