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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.31, 388.83 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.31, 388.83 and 137.27 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.31 : 388.83 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.31/388.83 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.31x = 388.83 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.31x = 53,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,374.69/259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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