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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 389.04 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 389.04 and 97.08 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 389.04 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/389.04 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 389.04 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 37,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766.06/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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