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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.31, 388.97 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.31, 388.97 and 94.80 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.31 : 388.97 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.31/388.97 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.31x = 388.97 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.31x = 36,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,873.88/259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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