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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 388.56 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 388.56 and 156.36 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 388.56 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/388.56 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 388.56 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 60,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755.24/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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