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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 388.85 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 388.85 and 96.89 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 388.85 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/388.85 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 388.85 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 37,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676.16/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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