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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 388.94 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 388.94 and 96.96 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 388.94 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/388.94 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 388.94 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 37,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711.14/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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