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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.62 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.62 and 137.61 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.62 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.62 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.62 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 53,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,478.00/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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